001 - [Voice]

[floatsaway]

[The voice on the other side is most certainly half-awake, or just recently woken up. To be perfectly fair, the first thing Ochako did once she was given all the necessary information and her residency key, was head right for said residence and fall face first into her bed to sleep off the massive headache and nausea that overtook her when she came in. She was told it was normal for ImPorts to undergo these minor side-effects, and Ochako smiled and played it off easily enough, but she knew the real reason for her extreme fatigue the moment she got in.

Stress, mostly...but also a slew of various memories all hitting her at once, like a baseball bat to the side of her head. The migraine was unimaginable, to the point she had to hold down some serious sick, but she's gotten better about keeping the contents of her stomach in their rightful place. Some painkillers (thank goodness for that pay allowance), a heavy nap, and some water later and she blinks tiredly at her communicator, unsure of where to go from her initial hello.]

Mm...I sort of know what's going on, so I don't think I need too much information? My head still kind of hurts from it all... O-Oh, um, this is Ur-- [She pauses, then clears her throat. Right, right, not sure exactly who is and isn't here, so better play it safe. If just about anyone can get taken here...] Uravity. I-I don't know if the video is on? Let me know, this thing is so strange, I barely know how to work it...

[Says the girl still using a flip phone, since she could never afford those pricey smartphones. Maybe here, she can finally upgrade...or actually learn to use this thing-a-majig. It's practically the same, anyway...]

Oh, anyone from U.A. Highschool, um...just let me know you're here? Please... A-And anyone else rea--eh...hearing this? I'd love some recommendations to clothing and grocery stores that are well priced! Or maybe some restaurants and take-out. [She's not exactly Iron Chef or anything, after all. Plus, Ochako half feels like she's imposing on her housemate. It'll take some time to get used to living with strangers, and getting to (hopefully?) know them a little better. This was so different than living in the dorms with all her classmates. Her friends. This felt so much more...impersonal.]

O-Oh and... [She touches her two index fingers together, blushing, despite the camera not being on.] S-Somewhere to get a cute plush toy or two... M-My room feels so empty.

[That, and she sort of, kind of, wants a little buddy to hold on to. It's grounding, and she still has a lot of her mind.]

Comments

[Video]

[anthropophagite]

Hello, Uravity-san. The video isn't on but one of the buttons on the side will explain open a manual about the communicators.

The communicator will also let you see who is part of the network, if your friends are here, you'll be able to find their names there.

[ he can't help with the plush toy, though ]

[Voice]

[vociferates]

[Ah.]

Uraraka! Hey there kiddo! Take a breath and let it out easy ok? Wanna clue me in on where you've been placed? If it'll help I can head on over and give you a bit of a tour!

[She sounds nervous, to be honest. He can't blame her. But with Uraraka's arrival, He's already going to be on high alert for anyone else showing up. It's almost like clockwork.]

[Video]

[floatsaway]

[There's a soft "oh" as Ochako fiddles with the controls like instructed, and after a minute or two, she appears on screen! She seems a bit startled to see herself in the miniature preview image - especially since she looks so darn haggard, oof... - but she still offers up a smile of thanks.]

I got it, thank you!! I'll try that next in a minute, too, but I think one of my teachers just found me, ehehe. I appreciate the help though, I don't have a fancy device like this where I'm from.

[anthropophagite]

It's no problem. And I'm glad you found someone you know, here. It's always better to have a familiar face than being completely along. [ yeah, kaneki's wishful thinking ]

Some of the technology here is a bit different, but I think it ends up being intuitive after few tries.

[floatsaway]

[Oh!! She'd recognize that voice anywhere! A wave of relief and delight hits Uraraka after but a moment - she knew Mic-sensei was here, but hadn't seen or spoken to him yet. And considering the length of time it'd been since her last visit...anything could have happened.]

Sensei! [...Ah, he caught that, huh? There's no denying it now. There's a deep inhale, and a long exhale as he instructed - she's learned some centering and meditative techniques from Gunhead, but it's not easy to put those into practice, especially when she's nervous about anything other than a villain attack.] I'm at, um...Hero...pa...Heropa? Number six!

And I'd like that a lot!! [There's a bit of an excited, mini clap on the other side of her communicator. If there's anyone she could feel most comfortable around, it's one of her teachers. Besides, talking in person is probably a better idea than over the comms.] Thank you, Mic-sensei.

[floatsaway]

From what I know, quite a few of my friends and teachers as here!! [Though she...pauses, as a sudden realization seems to set in. Others may not be so lucky. Ochako softens her voice a little, trying not to be too forward, or invasive, and puts on a calming smile.]

But making new friends, especially in new places, who're nice and very helpful is it's own blessing, mm?

Voice.

[hot_handed]

[Katsuki hesitates before he says anything. So Ochako is here. Did she remember anything from before? Something unpleasant settles in his chest and he sighs, leaving it on voice and keeping his inflection flat.]

Hey, Round Face.

[anthropophagite]

That's good, I'm glad. [ he smiles. Well, he has been here without a familiar face for three months now, so he just... is trying to be used to that. ]

Ah- yes. I guess that's important too! It makes things easier, for sure.

video

[girlybruiser]

[ A young woman with curly hair appears on the feed, the backdrop of the video evidently her bedroom. She rotates her camera to focus on floating wall shelves decorated with some small plants, house decor, but also some stuffed animals such as this one. ]

I've gotten most of my plush toys from this small, but adorable toy shop in Heropa. It's family owned and they give discounts if you can prove you're an imPort.

[vociferates]

[Heropa. That's definitely better than Jeopardy or Maurtia, to be honest. He'll make sure to write the location down, for future reference, and likely to also pass on to Toshinori when he sees him next.]

You got it! Heropa 6, I'll make my way out there in about an hour. I've got some things to wrap up here before I can get out the door. Luckily traveling between these porter cities are pretty snappy, yo!

Try to give yourself a break ok?? You're gonna be alright, there's plenty of us around. [Familiar faces he means, not necessarily other imPorts.]

Maybe we can find what you're looking for while we're out on tour. [The plush, and checking out for places for food etc...]

video; un: superhiro

[microbrobotics]

Whoa, hey, calm down. Nobody's gonna get mad at you for asking for stuff. Pretty sure that's what everyone does when they first get here.

[ Have a friendly Japanese kid grinning over the comm at her. ]

I can send you a list of stuff if you tell me what U.A. Highschool is?

[floatsaway]

[Oh, she remembers. It's half the reason she's been a bit high-strung after really arriving, on top of several other things. And also why she nearly leaps at her communicator upon hearing his voice, like it suddenly growled at her.]

Bak--! [The feed cuts out suddenly, for a minute or two, before it resumes, and Ochako sounds winded.] S-S-SORRY!! I HIT THE WRONG BUTTON!

Um...hi. [...] How are you?

[Woof. This is going swell.]

[hot_handed]

[God, this shit is awkward and he barely stifles a groan. He shouldn't have said anything. There were plenty of other people here who could help her out, that she'd surely want to be around more than him. It's not like they were even really friends (regardless of what she said). He did a great job of proving her wrong on that one.

He's about to turn it off and just break something when she responds.]

Fine. [Way too casual and flat, and a beat later.] Where you living?

[floatsaway]

[There's a quiet "ooh" as the camera pans the room, then a sudden giggle and a mutter of "aww" as it stops on the teddy. Oh man, just seeing that made Ochako realize how much interior decorating she has to do. She's a simple thing, nothing overly gaudy, but...a personal touch is always nice.]

Heropa?! That's where I'm living currently! Is it far? I'm not really familiar with the area, but I think I can find my way around with an address... Maybe this thing has a GPS, or a map... Th-Thank you, miss!

[floatsaway]

[He...totally missed what she was getting at, didn't he? Ahaha...oh well. Let's try just being straightforward. She clears her throat a little, leaning her cheek on the back on her hand.]

Mm, which is why I'd like to know your name, if we're going to be friends. [Straight as an arrow to the knee, this one.] Please? Oh! Eh, Uravity is just my hero name, actually. My given name is Ochako. Uraraka Ochako. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[He seems nice. I-It's probably fine. Not like anyone here that she know can't defend themselves if they're targeted anyway...]

[anthropophagite]

[ of course he missed it, that was not obvious at all.......... ]

Oh- yes, I'm sorry! [ wellp, great first impression, kaneki is great at this whole meeting people thing ] I'm Ken Kaneki, it's nice to meet you Uraraka-chan.

And I know you said you don't have many questions, but if there is anything you'd like to know, I can try answering.

[floatsaway]

[Hizashi may not be able to see it, but there's a bit of a watery smile on Ochako's face. She knows what he's doing, and appreciates it more than he knows. It's going to be okay...it's going to be fine. Her mom and dad may not be here, but she has her friends and teachers here to support her. Her second family, which she is so, so thankful to have here.]

I know. Thank you, sensei... [From the bottom of her heart, she means it.] But an hour is fine!! It gives me a chance to change and freshen up. I'll wait for you, but please don't feel rushed!

A-And don't think you have to get me anything, either!! I have money, so I can buy things!!!

Voice

[heroondecku]

[Oh!]

Uraraka!

[She can probably hear the smile in his voice. As much as he knows he should be upset that more people he cares about are being taken...he can’t help it, it’s one of his best friends. He missed her!]

Where did you get assigned? If you’re in De Chima I can show you around.

video;

[recommendations]

Glad to see you're settling in alright, Uraraka-san. If you need any recommendations of shops, I know several of the cities well enough by now to give you a few names.

[ Though Momo's taste in shops might be a bit outside Ochako's price range... ]

We should get lunch later! Once you feel more rested. [ She can hear that tiredness in your voice, girl. ] My treat. I insist.

video; un: Uravity

[floatsaway]

[She laughs a bit, rubbing the back of her neck with one hand. Yeah, she knows he's right, but it still feels weird asking over what's essentially Face Time about directions to places and a general rollcall of people she knows. Ochako feels like a tourist or something. Everything is just so much at once.]

Right, right... I guess it's just a lot to take in all at once. Ehehe, I'm still trying to catch up with it all, and--eh?

Oh, um...U.A. is... [She prods her fingertips together, making a face before giving Hiro a truly searching look over the video feed. Not anyone she recognizes from the League of Villains, and way too young to be any of the masked or hooded individuals... He may even be younger than she is, or just around the same age, maybe? It should be fine.] Well, it's the school I attend back home for my Hero training and general studies - and it's a well known name, too...so I thought, if there's one way to get any my classmates, or teachers, to find me, it's to mention the school!

[microbrobotics]

[ He's fifteen going on sixteen, so probably her age or a little younger, yes. And definitely not the villainous type. If anything, he's about the right character type to be one of her classmates. ]

Holy crap. You have a whole school for hero training? That's badass. I just go to a nerd school.

[floatsaway]

[Oh. He sounds annoyed, which could just be Bakugo being Bakugo, but...she doesn't know. He has every right to be upset at her, all things considered, and as much as Ochako would like to get this issue resolved - she considers him her friend, as much as anyone else in her class - she's still...

Nervous? Scared? She already stuck her foot in her mouth the first time, because she overreacted due to some stress, she doesn't want that to happen again. And Bakugo being Bakugo, he doesn't make it easy...their methods of conflict resolution are so vastly different. He's not a talker, or even a listener, like she is. He's a man of action.

Which is why she holds her breath at his question, exhaling in a tight voice, though she desperately hopes it sounds even.]

...Heropa. Number 6.

[Ochako goes quiet, feeling a cold lump drop in the pit of her stomach, because she's half expecting what's coming next. Why else would he ask, if he's not intending to drop by?]

[hot_handed]

[It's true, he is a man of action. He's not good with words that are prickly insults or angry declarations of a future victory, he's never been good at apologies, or feelings, or anything that would make him easier to be around.

He catches the nerves in her voice and loses his nerve. Stupid fucking idiot.]

I was just wonderin' in case of emergencies. Don't fucking worry.

[He'll leave her alone.]

Audio;

[wallcrawler]

Porter finally decided no more backsies and decided to keep ya, huh?

[That's certainly...one way to look at the back-and-forth she'd been getting put through. And not technically wrong, all things considered. But most people didn't usually share the webhead's whimsical worldview.]

So Uravity, how ya holding up so far? First day's got a way of feeling a little overwhelming.

And don't worry, those weird phone things they give us are pretty easy to get the hang of.

[floatsaway]

Kaneki-kun, thank you. Um...nothing more than maybe how the transportation here works?

I have a job they assigned me, and... [She wrinkles her nose at it a bit, unsure really how to feel about such a mainstream job. Not like she won't do it, but after doing hero work back home for several months, a retail job seems so....eh.] And I've been enrolled in the school system here, too. I still don't really know the area, so... I was hoping to know if there's any way to get to these locations.

Back home we'd just take the train, or bike if we were close, but... [Lol, American subway service. Or public transit in general, lbh.]